Obituaries and Death Notices

Information about current and former Wayne County, Indiana residents and community members who have died. These obituaries are gathered from area funeral homes and other sources.
Twyla May Templeton Twyla May Templeton, 59, of Connersville, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020. She was born in Sand Gap, Kentucky on June 17, 1962, one of seven children of Virgil and Lovella Jean (Lakes) Templeton. She left Kentucky in 1966, and later moved to Dayton, Ohio for six years. Four of those years, she spent as […] — (Posted October 18, 2020)
Roger E. Wright Roger E. Wright, age 55, of New Castle, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 in New Castle. He was born May 22, 1965 in Richmond, Indiana and was a son of the late St. Elmo “Bill” Wright and Mary Evelyn Abbott Wright. He lived most of his life in New Castle and worked as a […] — (Posted October 18, 2020)
Lee Ann Higgins Lee Ann Higgins, age 52, of Richmond died unexpectedly on Tuesday (October 13, 2020) at her home. She was born on September 24, 1968 in Richmond, Indiana to Thomas and Linda Austerman and had lived here all her life. Lee was a 1986 graduate of Richmond High School and worked for Do Ri Me (now […] — (Posted October 16, 2020)
Joanne Lorraine (Hart) Bond Joanne Lorraine (Hart) Bond Born November 1,1942 in Freeport, Long Island New York to F. Stewart Hart and Alma L. Sheppard. Joanne passed away at Carle Hospital in Urbana, IL, with her daughter, Michele, by her side, on October 7, 2020 at 2:53 AM. She was a lifelong learner and loved education. After graduating from […] — (Posted October 16, 2020)
June Tripp Quigg June Tripp Quigg, age 87, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 10, 2020, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born June 19, 1933, in Richmond, Indiana, to Marion Elmer and Ruth Allen Coulter, June was a life-long resident of Richmond and, since 1964, spent a considerable part of the year at her home in Glenn, […] — (Posted October 16, 2020)
Evelyn Reid Stanley Evelyn Reid Stanley, 98, of Connersville died, October 9, 2020 at Heritage House Rehabilitation Center of Connersville. Evelyn was born to William Atwell and Rosa Anna Banfield Pope on June 10, 1922 in Cythiana, Kentucky. Upon graduating High School Evelyn furthered her education at the Sherwood School of Music in Chicago. Evelyn married the late […] — (Posted October 16, 2020)
Emily Jane Ward Emily Jane Ward, 90, formerly of Connersville, passed away early Wednesday morning, October 14, 2020, at Sanctuary Pointe Nursing and Rehab Center, Cincinnati. One of four children of Ernest George and Katherine Isabella O’Reilly Roth, Emily was born on June 1, 1930 in Connersville. She attended St. Gabriel School and Connersville High School. On October […] — (Posted October 16, 2020)
Orpha Delvea (Benge) Hampton “Long life is the reward of the righteous; gray hair is a glorious crown.” Proverbs 16:31. Orpha Delvea (Benge) Hampton, 90, of New Paris, Ohio, passed peacefully from this life to her eternal rest on October 15, 2020 at her home with loving family at her side. “Sissy”, as she was called by her siblings, […] — (Posted October 16, 2020)
Phyllis Jane Riley Phyllis Jane Riley, 83, Persing, passed away early Thursday morning October 15, 2020 at Riverwalk Village in Noblesville, Indiana. The daughter of the late Russell and Ruth (Johnson) Walker, Phyllis was born in London, Kentucky on May 13, 1937. Formerly of Connersville, Phyllis made her home in Pershing for the past 25 years. Phyllis worked […] — (Posted October 16, 2020)
Reid McDonald Reid McDonald, 96 of Richmond, Indiana died Wednesday, October 14, 2020 to be with his Heavenly Father and to start his second journey of eternity in heaven with Jesus. He was born August 18, 1924 in College Corner, Indiana to Ralph and Lila McDonald, Reid had lived most of his life in the Wayne and […] — (Posted October 15, 2020)
Gayle Leon Forrest Our Cowboy, Gayle Leon Forrest, rode away to heaven on October 14, 2020. He fought a long illness and was determined to live life to its fullest, on his farm that he loved, until the very end of his life at the age of 72. Gayle was a lifelong resident of Hagerstown Indiana and graduated […] — (Posted October 15, 2020)
Jessie Snyder Jessie Snyder, age 91, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at Fulton Manor Nursing Home in Wauseon. Jessie was born on June 30, 1929, in Jackson County, Kentucky, to Wiley and Jane Witt Cunagin. She moved to Richmond in 1939, where she lived until moving to Ohio to live with her son […] — (Posted October 15, 2020)
Paula Jean King Paula Jean King, 64, formerly of Connersville, passed away Sunday evening, October 11, 2020 at her residence in Indianapolis, where she had resided since 2007. She was born October 12, 1956 in Connersville, one of two children of Paul and Rosemary (Cole) Martin. She graduated from Connersville High School in 1975. Following graduation, she attended […] — (Posted October 15, 2020)
Kristina Marie Haler Kristina Marie Haler, 58, of Richmond passed away unexpectedly Saturday afternoon, October 10, 2020. The only child of Larry and Betty Elliott Hatfield, Kristina was born in Richmond on March 5, 1962, and graduated from Lincoln High School in Cambridge City. She attained her Associate Degree from Ivy Tech. Kristina was employed as an LPN […] — (Posted October 15, 2020)
Larry Wayne Stigall Sr. Larry Wayne Stigall Sr. age 74 passed away October 14, 2020 peacefully at home surrounded by family. He was born October 23, 1945 in New Castle, Indiana. He graduated from Walter P. Chrysler High School in New Castle. He remained a dedicated member of Grand Avenue Baptist Church. He was an exemplary Christian who never […] — (Posted October 15, 2020)
Mark A. Malson Mark A. Malson, 61, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born February 6, 1959 in Rushville. He retired from the US Navy in 1999 after 20 years of service. Mark was formerly a regional manager of marketing and development for Papa John’s Pizza for […] — (Posted October 15, 2020)
Edgar Leo Crouch Mr. Edgar Leo Crouch, 94, of Whitewater, passed away on Monday, October 12 at Reid Health Hospice Unit. He had been in declining health for several weeks prior. He was born on January 8, 1926 in Richmond, Indiana to Thomas Jefferson and Estella Hannah Elizabeth Rieker Crouch. Upon leaving high school, Edgar attended a trade […] — (Posted October 14, 2020)
Marianne Hodgin Weston Marianne Hodgin Weston age 83 of Greenback, TN passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020. Marianne was a member of Sciote Cambridge City Sorority. She was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church in Lenoir City. Marianne was a retired school teacher where she taught English and Home Economics for 33 years. She enjoyed teaching her […] — (Posted October 14, 2020)
Virgil Allen Virgil Allen returned to the Lord on Monday, October 12, 2020, after a short illness. He was born July 11, 1927, in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, to Ted and Dona Allen. He had resided most of his life in Richmond and Hagerstown. Virgil was a retiree of Belden Corporation. He was a devout Christian, and served […] — (Posted October 14, 2020)
Eileen Helm Eileen Helm, a Muncie resident, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020 at St. Vincent Ascension Hospital in Anderson, Indiana. She was born April 22, 1933 in Randolph County and was a daughter of the late Delma Wayne and Mabel Mosier Shaffer. She graduated from Modoc High School and on June 11, 1950, married Joseph Helm. […] — (Posted October 14, 2020)
Billy Leroy Parker Sr. Billy Leroy Parker Sr., age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at Reid Health. Bill was born on November 20, 1935, in Corbin, Kentucky, to William E. and Lorena Helton Parker. He moved to Indiana at the age of 15, where he began working at Powerhouse Hamburgers. This led Bill to […] — (Posted October 14, 2020)
Rebecca Lou “Becky” Gannon Rebecca Lou “Becky” Gannon, age 75, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, October 11, 2020, at Reid Health. Born September 24, 1945, in Richmond, Indiana, to Oran and Florence McClure Kitchel, Becky lived in this community most of her life. She was a 1963 graduate of Boston High School. Becky worked as a receptionist for the […] — (Posted October 14, 2020)
Charlotte Maye Baker Charlotte Maye Baker, age 74, of Richmond, Indiana went peacefully to be with the Lord, surround by her family at 12:56 A.M. on October 8, 2020. She was born on March 17, 1946 in Hamilton, Ohio to Paul and Elizabeth Hill Baker. Charlotte moved to Richmond at the age of 3. She loved to cook […] — (Posted October 14, 2020)
William “Witty” Burelison William “Witty” Burelison, age 92, of Centerville, Indiana, died Sunday, October 11, 2020. Born January 29, 1928, in Richmond, Indiana, to Melvin and Lucy Maguire Burelison, Witty was a life-long resident of this community, except when he was stationed elsewhere during his military career. Witty attended Richmond High School. He retired from the United States […] — (Posted October 13, 2020)
Evelyn Reid Stanley Evelyn Reid Stanley, 98, of Connersville died, October 9, 2020 at Heritage House Rehabilitation Center of Connersville. Evelyn was born to William Atwell and Rosa Anna Banfield Pope on June 10, 1922 in Cythiana, Kentucky. Upon graduating High School Evelyn furthered her education at the Sherwood School of Music in Chicago. Evelyn married the late […] — (Posted October 13, 2020)
Elmer E. “Sonny” Harris Elmer E. “Sonny” Harris 80 of New Paris, Ohio died Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Reid Health in Richmond, IN. Sonny was born on May 7, 1940 in Phoenix, Az the son of the late Elmer F. & Luethel (McClain) Harris. He owned and operated a Flooring & Tile Business in Oklahoma and Richmond, Indiana […] — (Posted October 13, 2020)
Merida Smith Jr. Merida Smith Jr., 89, Bentonville, passed away Friday morning October 9, 2020 at Flatrock River Lodge in Rushville, Indiana. A son of Merida and Fannie (Jones) Smith Sr., Junior was born in Germantown, Indiana on May 14, 1931. He attended Lincoln High School and was raised in the Western Wayne community. He and his wife […] — (Posted October 12, 2020)
Peter Skinner Stowe Peter Skinner Stowe, age 79, of Richmond, Indiana, died suddenly of a stroke Thursday, October 8, 2020, at Reid Health. Peter was born on March 11, 1941, in New York City, New York, to George Edward and Betty Abigail Skinner Stowe. He graduated from The Pingry School in New Jersey and earned a bachelor’s degree […] — (Posted October 11, 2020)
Charles Henry Caudill Charles Henry Caudill, 78, of Connersville passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020, at Golden Rule Living Center in Richmond. One of three children of Henry and Bonnie Eldridge Caudill, Charles was born in Banks, Kentucky on July 28, 1942. Charles served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam era, receiving his honorable […] — (Posted October 11, 2020)
E. Jane McCaslin E. Jane McCaslin, 86, of New Castle passed away Saturday morning, October 10, 2020 at Henry Community Health. She was born November 26, 1933 in Rush County, Indiana, a daughter of the late John and Carrie Mae (Gentry) Chesher. Jane loved bowling, Bingo and most of all spending time with family. She was a member […] — (Posted October 11, 2020)